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| - Late night dining often seems to come with a compromise. Whether its the "drive-through service only" setup at most fast-food joints, or over-priced chain restaurants with curtailed versions of their regular menus, the trade-off for the convenience of 24-hour food service is a dearth of choices, indeed.
That's why diners such as Rubin's are so special. The character alone sets this place apart from any cookie-cutter Denny's or Perkins, and that uniqueness is evident as soon as you step inside. A large aquarium filled with equally large fish sits next to the cashier/host station, while potted and hanging plants, some splayed along booth dividers and tucked into corners, thrive in the well-windowed room
The main dining area consists of rows of booth seating with a few tables on the main floor, with an upper tier of additional booths on two sides. Plenty of seating with a rather open floor plan.
We were dining after midnight, and noticed a modest, but steady stream of customers, including a few regulars who greeted the servers by name. For sure, Rubin's has an established clientele, including many shift workers, bartenders and assorted hungry night owls.
The massive menu includes the requisite fried appetizers, along with beef, pork, poultry and seafood entrees. Their featured selection of hot and cold deli sandwiches are served with hot and crispy fries, and they also offer pitas, burgers, salads and soups...all with generous portions. Breakfast is similarly substantial, with a range of savory omelettes, sweet specialty waffles, pancakes and a la carte items.
The service is consistently friendly and professional, which simply adds to the value and enjoyment of this late-night delight.
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